Isle of Man Trip TO BE RESCHEDULED

stevie53 wrote: tbh I can't confirm to it when it's this early in the year. I would've been looking more sometime in April or May plus better odds for some fairer weather but don't go changing anything on my behalf. I'll just have to wait til nearer the time before commiting to the trip stevie

dont worry Stevie thats why im asking when folk can and can't manage, and when they would prefer so we can all arrive at a final decision

gjoconnor92 wrote: That March date is interesting, St. Patrick's day on the 17th. A lot of Irish will have a long weekend. So might also pick up some people from the Irsih Section of the club.

Good idea, thanks :)

Tiko

this was on a web site :-

4 Star Hilton Hotel & Casino, Douglas, Isle of Man

FREE - Evening Meal Offer 

£119  Dec 2005 & Jan - Mar 2006

The above prices are per person based on two adults sharing a twin/double room and includes return Sea Travel with your CAR ,Two Nights Bed & Breakfast and Free Evening Meal on your first night.

claymore_72 wrote: Tiko this was on a web site :- 4 Star Hilton Hotel & Casino, Douglas, Isle of Man FREE - Evening Meal Offer  £119  Dec 2005 & Jan - Mar 2006 The above prices are per person based on two adults sharing a twin/double room and includes return Sea Travel with your CAR ,Two Nights Bed & Breakfast and Free Evening Meal on your first night. To Book Call 08457 585833 (Local Call Rate)

that sounds just the ticket  plus its in conjunction with the ferry company... here is the small print

Booking Conditions

The Holiday Contract. The Inclusive Holiday Contract is with Steam Packet Holidays and commences on receipt of deposit or payment in full. In the event of a telephone booking, a copy of the terms and conditions will be forwarded to you. If you do not accept the terms and conditions, you must advise Steam Packet Holidays in writing within 7 days and you are entitled to a refund of all monies paid.
2. Protection. Steam Packet Holidays is a member of the Passenger Shipping Association and its Consumer Protection Scheme and bonded accordingly. This ensures the protection of your monies once paid and covers the cost of repatriation to the U.K. mainland. The Passenger Shipping Association is Government approved under the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Tours Regulations 1992.
3. Holiday Payment. At the time of booking, please send a deposit of £40/€60 per adult and £20/€30 per child. The balance is payable 6 weeks before your holiday commences. If the booking is made within 6 weeks of your departure date, the full cost of the holiday must be paid at the time of booking.
4. Alterations made by you. If you wish to change any of the details of your holiday after we have sent the confirmation, you may be liable to a charge of £15/€20 per booking to cover any administration costs incurred.
5. Cancellations. Should you cancel your holiday, a cancellation fee is payable. The fee is calculated from the table below. A cancellation is regarded as valid only if stated in writing to Steam Packet Holidays. The lead name of the booking must also sign the written cancellation.

Please note: Refunds will not be made unless travel tickets and documents are returned to Steam Packet Holidays.

Period before scheduled departure within which         & nbsp;        Amount of cancellation charge (expressed as a % of
written notification is received by Steam Packet Holidays.  total holiday price, excluding insurance premium)
More than 42 days         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;          Deposit
29 - 42 days         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;                    30%
15 - 28 days         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;                    45%
1 - 14 days         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;                      60%
On or after departure        &nb sp;         &nb sp;         &nb sp;         &nb sp;         &nb sp;         &nb sp;       100%

6. Cancellations or changes to your holiday made by us.
a) Within our control. In the unlikely event that we cancel or make major changes to your confirmed holiday, we will offer you an alternative. If we are unable to offer you an acceptable alternative holiday you may cancel completely and we will refund all payments already made.
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What is meant by ‘major’ changes. A major change is one that involves an alteration to the time of departure or return by more than 12 hours, a change of departure port, or a change of hotel to one of a lower standard.
Minor alterations. Should we have to make small changes to your holiday details you or your Travel Agent will be notified at the earliest opportunity.
7. Travel delays. In the event of a delay to your departure by sea, Steam Packet Holidays will assist as much as possible. Should your delay be greater than 12 hours, Steam Packet Holidays. will pay £20/€30 for the first full 12 hours that a client is delayed, and £10/€15 for each 12 hours thereafter, up to a maximum of £60/€90 per person. This compensation will be paid provided you do not have any insurance cover offering the same or similar compensation scheme. This action will only be undertaken provided the delay has been caused by a direct result of strike, industrial action, adverse weather conditions or mechanical breakdown of sea vessel.
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Even in this case, we will absorb an amount equivalent to 2% of the holiday price which excludes
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